Barranco de Falfiguera (pinturas rupestres)

South of Chulilla, off the busier trails, there's a ravine hardly anyone walks. Its stone walls still hold prehistoric rock paintings: no queues, no groups, just the rock and the mark left by whoever lived here thousands of years ago. The visit is short, but it feels like stepping into another era.

What to see

The main draw is the figures painted on the rock, part of the rock art found across much of inland Valencia's sierras. The marks are simple, faded by centuries, so it takes a slow look to make them out. The ravine itself, with its sheer walls and Mediterranean scrub, is worth the walk on its own.

Tips for your visit

• This is an easy, secret route, a good pick if you want quiet, away from the village's busier sights.
• Bring sturdy shoes, water and sun protection; it gets hot inland in summer.
• Do not touch or wet the paintings: they're fragile and protected. Look and photograph without contact.
• Pair it with the Chulilla hanging bridges or the Turia canyon viewpoints for a full day out.